The magazine frequently balanced traditional beauty advice with emerging "alternative" styles popular in the late 90s. Social Themes
The October 1998 edition showcased the peak of "Y2K-prep" and "grunge-lite" fashion: Seventeen 292 October 1998
During this period, Seventeen was navigating a transition from its mid-century roots as a guide for "model citizens" to a more consumer-driven, pop-culture-heavy publication. Seventeen 292 October 1998
The issue also featured high-profile content on Lauryn Hill, who was dominating the charts following the August release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill . Seventeen 292 October 1998